Discover the skills and training needed for this occupation
Welfare Support Workers provide support, information and advice to clients on emotional, financial, recreational, health, housing and other social welfare matters, and evaluate and coordinate the services of welfare and community service agencies.
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People employed in SAExplore by region
12%
1-Year changeGrowth in previous years
52%
5-Year changeGrowth in previous years
SA Future Demand:Strong
The skills that Welfare Support Workers need
Learning new skills can certainly get you into a job quicker — but it’s not always about securing a job today. Each skill you build can be a stepping stone towards great opportunities in the future. Here are some skills needed for this occupation.
- Teamwork
- Planning and organising
- Digital engagement
- Writing
- Reading
- Learning
- Problem solving
- Oral communication
- Initiative and innovation
Where are people currently employed?
| Region | Employed | 1 Year Change | 5 Year Change |
|---|---|---|---|
RegionSouth Australia - South East | Employed627 | 1 Year Change5% | 5 Year Change25% |
RegionSouth Australia - Outback | Employed519 | 1 Year Change5% | 5 Year Change29% |
RegionBarossa - Yorke - Mid North | Employed510 | 1 Year Change7% | 5 Year Change59% |
RegionAdelaide - West | Employed860 | 1 Year Change23% | 5 Year Change33% |
RegionAdelaide - South | Employed2120 | 1 Year Change11% | 5 Year Change88% |
RegionAdelaide - North | Employed2177 | 1 Year Change10% | 5 Year Change74% |
RegionAdelaide - Central and Hills | Employed845 | 1 Year Change21% | 5 Year Change6% |
Skills SA & National Skills Commission data | Skills SA |